I just had the front transfer case re-worked @100,000 miles, now @ 106,000
it started slipping going from 2nd to 3rd gear. They tell me that both
transfer cases are bad and need rebuilt. Wow! What an expense! Is Ford
doing anything about these bad transmissions? HELP ME, QUICK!!!

Does anyone know how to decipher a Lincoln Navigator VIN?

When I start my explorer, the gauge dorps to below empty.  Even after a
fill-up.  All other guages work.
What gives?

I'd like to remove the center console from my '02 XLT so I can mount a ham
radio; or at least know if it's possible.  There's just no room under the
dash anymore, and no room overhead because of the moonroof controls.  Plus
there's 12v DC already at that spot for the rear ...

Hello, I was hoping someone coule guide me in the correct direction
regarding timing belts.  I know nothing, let me repeat, nothing about
cars so please bare with me.  OK, here goes:  1) I have a 2001 2-door
Ford Explorer Sport (4x4).  Does this vehicle have a timing belt or a

On starting the vehicle (especially form cold, but also for instant when
warm too), the rattling form the engine sounds like it very unhappy.  I'm
told it is the timing chain and one yard has indicated thats an engine out
and huge cost which i can believe.  But since it has only ...

Hi i have a 2002 explorer xlt . i cant seem to get cool outside vented air.
when the vent is on cool, warm air blows out.
has anyone else had this problem. im taking it in to the dealer on monday.
just curious

I was wondering if anybody in this newsgroup has any knowledge of 2002 xlt
ford explorer v6. Is this a pretty reliable year truck, and if anybody knows
of problems with this year. I was looking on buying a 2002 ford explorer xlt
v6 with 29,000 miles with all the bells and ...

Vehicle tipped over and now we can't start it.

I was wondering if anyone else has the same problem:
I recently purchased (350 miles) a 2004 Explorer Sport V8 with the 4wd
auto, 4wd hi and 4wd lo.  When I turn the truck in 4wd auto, on
pavement, and proceed slowly, the 4wd constantly goes in and out

I was driving the other night and my headlights stopped working.  My side
markers and turn signals are still working.  Only my Hi and Lo beams are nto
working.  However my hi beams will go on for passing anf flashing (pulling
back on the control).  I have tried a new main light ...

I had posted a message about my trans slipping wondering if making
filter change would help.
Here is the follow-up to that message.
I change the filter this past week-end. There was a magnet in the bottom

My apologies if this isn't allowed in the group, but I'm selling a JL Audio
Stealthbox that I pulled out of my '94 Eddie Bauer. It's in great shape and
mounts down inside the inner body cavity behind the passenger rear wheel
well. Contact me offlist if interested. Here's a link ...

Hi: I own a 1997 Explorer 4wd xlt. At certain times
the overdrive light on the dash will begin flashing
then awhile later it goes off. Does anyone know what
will be causing this? Is it a major problem?

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all known security vulnerabilities affecting